How to Freeze Ground Beef

A clear Ziploc bag labeled "1 lb cooked ground beef" contains perfectly cooked meat, ready for storage. Sealed properly to ensure freshness on a dark surface, this is an ideal example of how to freeze ground beef efficiently. A checkered cloth adds a cozy touch in the background.

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5 from 10 votes

How to Freeze Ground beef after you brown it and how it saves you money and time in the kitchen.

Prep Time10

Cool completely15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $5.48

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef

Instructions

Place 1 pound ground beef in a large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no longer pink.
Drain off any excess grease.
Allow the cooked ground beef to cool completely at room temperature.
Transfer the cooled ground beef to a labeled freezer-safe storage bag.
Remove as much air from the bag as possible and seal tightly.
Store in the freezer for 3–6 months.

Notes

To Thaw: Place the ground beef in the refrigerator until defrost. Also, you can place in crock pot from frozen as well. Meat just needs to be reheated through since it’s already cooked!

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